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268 caregivers with Parkinson's Disease experience found near East Granby

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the central nervous system by lowering dopamine levels and impairing the motor system. Common symptoms of Parkinson’s begin with a tremor in one hand, and eventually lead to other movement problems such as stiff muscles, poor coordination, or a shuffling gait. Symptoms affecting the rest of the body include sleepiness, memory loss, nasal issues, depression, weight loss, or changes in speech. Caregivers can support Parkinson’s individuals by helping with daily activities, medication reminders, watching for signs of choking,and encouraging regular movement/exercise.

They specialize in Parkinson's Disease and have on average:

15.09 hourly rate

14 years of experience

4.50 / 5.0 ratings

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I'm a very loving and caring person I have a passion for what I do. I love caring for others it give me such peace and joy to know I can make someone feel good about their self and to encourage others to continue to love and embrace life no matter what the circumstances . And I'm always proud to say I'm a caregiver. I took care of a lady who didn't like to talk or socialize. And it took me 3 days to get her to start eating breakfast with me in the morning so We could have conversations together And it was a blessing because she got the chance to talk about her husband who had pass away. And all she did was smile. I also got her into doing other things around the house , Like taking her walks while singing which made me very happy. RESPECT,LOVE, DEDICATION,

I love Being a care giver because I can help someone in need and help out families in need of my assistance to care for their loved one. I started doing this because my nana had dementia and my family needed the help with her so I stepped up. I have also worked with a Parkinson's client and a stroke client. I love being someone they can count on, feel safe with.

I have been a CNA caregiver for 6 years. I started caregiving when I started working as an activity assistants and helping residents with ADLs. Then I got exposed into nursing so I went towards the route of becoming a CNA and fell in love with it. I currently in school to become a RN/LPN.
I mainly work with total care patients, Alzheimers/dementia.

I have been working as a caregiver for over twenty years. Over the years I have worked with clients from every Ethnicity. I am dependable, flexible, reliable, hard working, & a fast learner. I work well with others and I able to perform my duties under stressful situations with poise and accuracy.

I'm a great caregiver because it's in my heart. My mother was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2000, she couldn't afford home care so I took on the roll. She passed in 2010 an that's when I knew what I wanted to do. I helped family, friends and neighbors for awhile , then I went to Stone Academy An got certified. I love helping others , it's not just a job to me I LOVE IT.

I started caring for people even before I completed my CNA certification. I've always had a passion to help people in need and to be a companion to people that don't have anyone else. I am very passionate about what I do because I love what I do. I am very proud of the education that I continue to pursue. My ultimate goal is to become a nurse. The thing I enjoy the most about this job is the different people I get to care for. I've learned a lot from my clients ,and I know that they could be completely comfortable with me.

Im a very passionate caring person. I enjoy helping people have a better quality of life in the comfort of their own home. I started cargiving for my grandmother at the age of twelve. I have many years experience in this field.

For 20 + years, being friendly and out-going, but very hard working , and diligent, has helped me to succeed as a personal care aide. I am able to show kindness, and empathy towards my clients, while maintaining a a professional work ethic. I became a caregiver because I was always interested in the nursing field helping others. I find it both challenging and rewarding. I am most proud of the consistant care I gave my last client, Marianne. Her faith, hope and courage, in spite of a debilitating illness, was an inspiration to me.

With 18 years of experience in providing patient care I am understanding that this is more than just a job, I take pride in the care that I give and recognize that it is Gods work. Background check in progress.

I'm caring and compassionate. Well organized and a self starter. I have a strong respect for the elderly, and became interested in working with them when I was a chef/assistant manager of the dining facility at an independent living center. Since then, I've worked in several different types of living facilities, and then became an activities director to be more hands on. I started my own in home care business in Texas. I'm new to Connecticut. I have extensive experience in different dietary needs, as well as physical and mental needs.
I do require my clients be at least partially mobile, and able to assist in their maneuvering. An exception would be if I am not required to help an immobile client move.

I first started carving while I was in cosmetology school, my mother was a cna for as long as I can remember, I started out working for her. Then I fell in love with helping people. 7 years later, I still have the passion to help. I'm a newly wed who just moved to Springfield, my last patient I had for two years until his family switched him over to another company, now I'm in a new city looking for new work. In the same field.

I have 18 years of caregiver experience. I have a CNA for about 15 years. I started caring for folks because back in Africa, we care for our family members so it has been something in my nature to care for people. When I care for elderly folks, I treat them as if they were my family members.
I've worked with all types of senior patients. Most patients have conditions of stroke, dementia, mentally challenged patients, cancer patient, hospice etc.

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